Seat Swapping...
06-10-2009, 07:05 PM
#1
Seat Swapping...
Alright,
Well here is my situation. Ever since I came across a few threads with people modifying G35, 5th Gen, and 350z seats to fit into the 4th Gen Maxima, I have been wanting to do something of the sort. 4th Gen seats blow, plain and simple. Especially when they are plain worn out. BUT, I have an opportunity.
I can get my hands on a pair of 2004 Acura TSX leather seats for extremely CHEAP.
Obviously, here comes the modifying.
If I were ambitious enough, and with some time, effort, and smart modifications, I'm confident that this project would be as simple as bhmax's 350z seat swap.
Link to bhmax's cardomain:
So simply:
Swap out the seat backing and bottom cushion of the TSX seat, and modify it to them to fit onto the 4th Gen seat rails/seat pan.
Any comments? I will exclude those with mismatching seat comments. In reality though, I can live with front perforated and rear plain leather. The only trouble is the black not matching up quite the same. Still, I can live with it!
Well here is my situation. Ever since I came across a few threads with people modifying G35, 5th Gen, and 350z seats to fit into the 4th Gen Maxima, I have been wanting to do something of the sort. 4th Gen seats blow, plain and simple. Especially when they are plain worn out. BUT, I have an opportunity.
I can get my hands on a pair of 2004 Acura TSX leather seats for extremely CHEAP.
Obviously, here comes the modifying.
If I were ambitious enough, and with some time, effort, and smart modifications, I'm confident that this project would be as simple as bhmax's 350z seat swap.
Link to bhmax's cardomain:
So simply:
Swap out the seat backing and bottom cushion of the TSX seat, and modify it to them to fit onto the 4th Gen seat rails/seat pan.
Any comments? I will exclude those with mismatching seat comments. In reality though, I can live with front perforated and rear plain leather. The only trouble is the black not matching up quite the same. Still, I can live with it!
Last edited by tcaughey; 06-10-2009 at 07:22 PM.
06-11-2009, 07:34 AM
#6
1+ i agree go for it theres nothing better than being comfortable and stylish id def try to find the rear bench to go with it
06-11-2009, 08:47 AM
#7
Yeah, I also contemplated using only the 4th gen seat rails instead of just swapping the seat bottom and back. I'll have to look into that route, and I like that idea a whole lot better.
The only things I would need to work on is the wiring for the seats, which shouldn't be extremely difficult.
As for the seats matching, I like the idea of the finding some perforated 5th Gen/I35 rears. Hmm...I'll be looking into that one...
Reasons:
1.) Why not!
2.) Higher quality/Better Styling
3.) Comfort
4.) Support
5.) Cost
The only things I would need to work on is the wiring for the seats, which shouldn't be extremely difficult.
As for the seats matching, I like the idea of the finding some perforated 5th Gen/I35 rears. Hmm...I'll be looking into that one...
Reasons:
1.) Why not!
2.) Higher quality/Better Styling
3.) Comfort
4.) Support
5.) Cost
06-12-2009, 06:49 AM
#8
Good luck on whichever you decide, Im sure it will be a great improvement.
When I did mine, I kept the 4th gen rails and mounted them to the 350z bottoms and backs.
They definately werent an easy swap over, I had to make brackets to make the fit fit together.
When I did mine, I kept the 4th gen rails and mounted them to the 350z bottoms and backs.
They definately werent an easy swap over, I had to make brackets to make the fit fit together.
06-12-2009, 05:43 PM
#13
Flava, did you take any pictures of how you mounted your max. rails to the seats??
I have G35 seats in mine and thought I was being real slick by modifying the G35 seat rails to bolt in. Needless to say...I spent a ton of time fabricating the brackets and the seats sit too high for my liking even at their lowest setting. Nothing can be done to lower them anymore. So now I am planning to put some OEM Max brackets in there and hopefully make them fit better.
I have G35 seats in mine and thought I was being real slick by modifying the G35 seat rails to bolt in. Needless to say...I spent a ton of time fabricating the brackets and the seats sit too high for my liking even at their lowest setting. Nothing can be done to lower them anymore. So now I am planning to put some OEM Max brackets in there and hopefully make them fit better.
06-12-2009, 08:04 PM
#14
Flava, did you take any pictures of how you mounted your max. rails to the seats??
I have G35 seats in mine and thought I was being real slick by modifying the G35 seat rails to bolt in. Needless to say...I spent a ton of time fabricating the brackets and the seats sit too high for my liking even at their lowest setting. Nothing can be done to lower them anymore. So now I am planning to put some OEM Max brackets in there and hopefully make them fit better.
I have G35 seats in mine and thought I was being real slick by modifying the G35 seat rails to bolt in. Needless to say...I spent a ton of time fabricating the brackets and the seats sit too high for my liking even at their lowest setting. Nothing can be done to lower them anymore. So now I am planning to put some OEM Max brackets in there and hopefully make them fit better.
Mine sit a bit low, took a while to get used to it.
06-12-2009, 10:00 PM
#15
ahhh. yeah I was wondering if it'd be as simple as drilling new holes in the pan and bolting them up. All well. I'll fab something up like you did.
06-13-2009, 07:55 PM
#18
01-03-2010, 02:11 PM
#19
Can you use the 4th gen brackets and sliders with the Z swap, since they bolt to the 4th gen pan? It was my understanding that you can bolt the Z seat back and bottom with the 4th gen pan and be done with it. Help please.
Last edited by dragonboyokada; 01-05-2010 at 02:07 PM.
01-04-2010, 04:05 PM
#20
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i personally would say if you have the time and the will to do the seat swap then go for it. i was lazy i just went with a set of 99 SE-L leather preforated heated seats in the front with the matching rear bench and im glad i did it was a direct swap i just had to run power to the passenger seat and the heat it was pretty easy and nothing like OEM FTW!
01-04-2010, 06:42 PM
#21
Can you use the 4th gen brackets and sliders with the Z swap, since they bolt to the 4th gen pan? It was my understanding that you can bolt the Z seat back and bottom with the 4th gen pan and be done with it. Help please.
Also, is $200 for a cloth Z set a good deal? Thanks!
Also, is $200 for a cloth Z set a good deal? Thanks!
I paid 300.00 for my cloth seats, and then another 500.00 for leather covers.
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